MarilynStewart

Marilyn L. Stewart 1926 - 2012 CHICOPEE - Marilyn L. (Moody) Stewart, 85, a lifelong Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 7, 2012. She was born in Holyoke on September 22, 1926, a daughter of the late Leonard H. and Lillian (Zahn) Moody. Marilyn graduated from Chico-pee High School in 1944 and retired as an Executive Secretary from Whittaker-Haynes Chemical Labs. She was previously employed at WHYN television; and also at Sears as East Coast fashion coordinator. Marilyn was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Chicopee. She was also a member of the Faith United Methodist Women's Society and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Post 438. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, William W. Stewart; three devoted children, Diane L. Price and her partner Denise Picard, Lorilee S. Deveno and her husband Paul, and William W. Stewart Jr., all of Chicopee; a beloved sister, Joan F. Morris of Lawrenceville, Georgia; seven cherished grandchildren, Wendy Price, Thomas Price III, Paul Deveno Jr., Mark Deveno, William Stewart III, Timothy Stewart, and Kristen Stewart; five adored great-grandchildren, Jacob Kudo, Ryan Price, Nathan Deveno, Anna Deveno, and Dillon Deveno; cherished cousin Betty Jean Vanasse; brother-in-law James Stewart and wife Barbara, sister-in -law Doris Beaudreau and husband Raymond, sister-in-law Jean Stewart; many other family members, nieces and nephews, and close friends here and in Florida where Marilyn and Bill spent many winters. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 12th at 11 a.m. in Faith United Methodist Church, 191 Montcalm St., Chicopee. Burial will be held at a later date. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn's memory to the Faith United Methodist Church, 191 Montcalm St., Chicopee, MA 01020. For additional information, visit: tylunasfuneralhome.com. Tylunas Funeral Home (413)592-0148